Come on Board Creative Business Partnerships

‘Creativity plays an essential role in business. Partnering with an internationally acclaimed, cultural organisation like Druid allows us to learn from their unique approach and to bring that creative process to our staff and clients’. Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner, Mazars Our Values: Originality | Community | Respect | Boldness Druid in Numbers 2018 – 2020:

Our Vision: Irish Performance for the World 150+ PERFORMANCES 13 VENUE NATIONAL (2018) (2020) TOUR FURNITURE ‘A world-class company rooted in the IN 55+ VENUES cultural fabric of ’ The Irish Times 129 FUNDING PARTNERS, 94,000+ DRUID SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS (2019) Druid began as a bold idea: to create ’s first professional theatre company outside of . Through sheer dedication, AUDIENCE (2018) and with the support of the Galway community, founders , and made this bold idea a reality. 50 ACTORS, 9 CREATIVES, From world premieres of work by , Martin McDonagh and , to acclaimed multi-play 484 OPEN CALL presentations such as DruidSynge and DruidShakespeare, and PLAY SUBMISSIONS (2019) 5 DIRECTORS, to touring award-winning productions of Irish classics around 43 PRODUCTION STAFF EMPLOYED (2018) Ireland and overseas, that reality has become an international success story of extraordinary dimensions. 7 MEMBERS OF THE DRUID ENSEMBLE 4 WORLD PREMIERES (2018–2019) We passionately believe that audiences have a right to see first class professional theatre in their own communities. Since 1975, the company has performed in over 100 Irish 12 ONE-ACT PLAYS 1 HERALD ANGEL & 4 IRISH TIMES communities, often returning to locations dozens of times, developing enduring connections with audiences. THE GALWAY TOUR (2020) AWARDS (2018)

Our Mission: To be a touring theatre without peer, anchored in 21 PARTICIPANTS the West of Ireland and looking to the world, producing and presenting FUEL ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME the best work, both new and old, with boldness, agility, passion and flair (2014–2020)

‘The most successful Irish theatrical export ever’ Irish Independent The on-going support of our Partners, Supporters and Friends helps us continue to Always looking for new ways to connect with our develop bold and ambitious projects as we audience, Druid has presented work at international arts festivals, in municipal theatres, community look towards our 50th anniversary in 2025. halls, yards, bars and Iron Age forts. We have also We will continue to bring world-class theatre toured many critically acclaimed productions the world over, from New York and Los Angeles to communities throughout Ireland and to act to Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. as a cultural ambassador for Ireland abroad. Our energy, ideas and ambitions are endless but our resources are not. We have big plans for the future and we invite you to help us realise them. Our commitment to production and touring, developing and nurturing new talent, Druid’s 40 international tour locations include: and inspiring the next generation, is ongoing. London Chicago Los Angeles We are now asking you to come on board New York Hong Kong Sydney and be part of our vibrant future. Edinburgh Washington DC Tokyo Boston Toronto Wellington Cover Image Aaron Monaghan and Rory Nolan in DruidShakespeare: Richard III – Robbie Jack Tommy Tiernan in Sive – Ros Kavanagh

2 3 Associate with a Cultural Brand of National and International Repute Druid Awards Druid Alumni Media Reach ‘A highlight not just of my theatre-going year, but of my theatre-going life’ Anne-Marie Duff The New York Times 4 TONY AWARDS Druid has loyal audiences throughout Ireland and a huge international reach. Chris O’Dowd The company is no stranger to prestigious international venues and festivals such as: 4 HERALD ANGEL AWARDS Sarah Greene Lincoln Center, New York Hong Kong Arts Festival Domhnall Gleeson Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles St Ann’s Warehouse, New York Perth International Arts Festival National Theatre, London 4 EDINBURGH Sean McGinley FRINGE FIRST AWARDS Martin McDonagh National Press The company’s recent productions garnered national coverage from: LUCILLE LORTEL AWARD (NEW YORK) Enda Walsh 2 OLIVIER AWARDS Andrew Scott Ruth Negga OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD (NEW YORK) International Coverage Druid’s overseas tours have featured in: UK THEATRE AWARD

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS AWARD

15+ IRISH TIMES IRISH THEATRE AWARDS

‘Nothing can quell the extraordinary vitality of Hynes’s production.’ The Guardian

Online Presence Druid has a social media audience of over 30,000 and growing.

Facebook 12,000+ Twitter 17,500+ Instagram 3,000+

Druid.ie - average of 15,000 views each month

Anne-Marie Duff and Cillian Murphy in The Playboy of the Western World – Keith Pattinson

4 5 Corporate Support Opportunities Whichever you choose you will benefit from some or all of the following:

‘Ireland’s most prestigious theatre company’ Irish Independent Brand Association Exclusive Access and Engagement Put your brand centre stage Engage with us and experience behind the scenes See What We Can Do Together Supporter recognition and sponsor profile on our website Priority booking and complimentary tickets to Druid productions Depending on your marketing, CSR or philanthropic plans, we can create a partnership tailored to your business. Sponsor profile in production programme We want to build mutually beneficial, long-lasting partnerships in which you can benefit from:exclusive access Meet and greet with cast and creative team packages and unique experiences; greater brand visibility; corporate networking; and the development of new Sponsor profile in e-zines sent out to Druid subscribers Exclusive customised social event with Artistic business opportunities. Your support can have a real impact and will help us to continue creating original, compelling Company logo included on Druid marketing material and memorable theatre. Director Garry Hynes and cast members Invitation to bespoke private events A. Business and Corporate Membership Corporate Social Responsibility Make an impact Commit to one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies and make an impact in your community Hospitality Become a Business or Corporate member, align with a major Irish cultural brand and gain access to extraordinary theatre Entertain your clients and reward your staff events and outstanding artistic personnel. As an organisation deeply rooted in the cultural fabric Business Partner €1,000 of Galway, we understand the importance of CSR Invitations to Opening Nights and community engagement across businesses and Exclusive backstage tour for your clients and staff Business Leader €2,500 communities worldwide Invitation to post-show social events Corporate Guardian €5,000 Our commitment to developing new writing and emerging Corporate Patron €10,000 – €25,000 theatre artists helps us to nurture new artistic talent Free hire of the The Mick Lally Theatre in Galway Druid’s long-standing association with National University of Ireland, Galway, demonstrates our continued dedication Membership Benefits Table to the education of the next generation of theatre makers

Corporate Benefits Business Business Corporate Corporate As a registered charity we are committed to Partner Leader Guardian Patron responsible and ethical practices in all our €1,000 €2,500 €5,000 €10,000 activities (CHY: 6800 CRA: 20013424) Priority Booking for all Druid Productions • • • • Limited Edition Druid Memento and Druid Pin • • • • Druid Business Supporter Framed Certificate • • • • To discuss any aspect of these partnership opportunities please contact: Your Business Name and Logo listed in Druid Production programmes • • • • Feargal Hynes John Mc Evoy Your Business Name and Logo listed and linked on our Website • • • • or Invitations to unique Druid social events • • • • 086 367 4455 | 091 568 660 o87 701 9617 | 091 568 660 Complimentary Tickets to Druid Opening Nights 2 4 6 8 [email protected] [email protected] Access to post-show discussions and theatre mixers • • • Access to meet and greet cast and staff events • • • Exclusive Backstage Tour of a Druid Production for you and your staff or clients • • • Exclusive access to a rehearsal day for you and your staff or clients • • 50% discount on hire of the The Mick Lally Theatre in Galway • • ‘One of the world’s great acting ensembles’ Free hire of the The Mick Lally Theatre in Galway • The Guardian Customised social events with cast and directors • Brand inclusion in promotional assets • Sponsor profile in production programme •

B. Project Sponsorship Opportunities Partner with us and be creative together

If your company is interested in supporting and partnering on specific projects there are opportunities under:

New Talent and Skills Development National and International Touring Mainstage Productions Community Engagement

Epiphany – Robbie Jack

6 7 The Druid Building Flood Street Galway H91 PWX5 [email protected] 091 568 660 www.druid.ie druidtheatre

‘Druid theatre company was like a university to me – it gifted me with some of the best working experiences of my career. To this day it continues to produce extraordinary and vital theatre in Ireland and worldwide.

I urge you to be generous in your support of this wonderful theatre company’ Cillian Murphy

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